Health
Pediatricians' group offers parents advice on GMO foods
Some parents are concerned about the effects of genetically modified foods on their children's health.
Dec 11, 2023
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News tagged with organic food
Health
Recent study identifies effective nutrition labels for India's diverse population
Research at the George Institute for Global Health has provided important insights into the creation of front-of-pack nutrition labels (FoPLs) that are easy to understand and promote healthier food choices.
Dec 7, 2023
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Health
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller, is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields
Living near farmland can significantly increase people's exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup, new research shows. This chemical has been connected to health concerns, including ...
Dec 6, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Anthrax outbreak in Uganda kills 17 in November
At least 17 people have died in an anthrax outbreak in southern Uganda this month, a local official told AFP Thursday, saying the situation was "under control".
Nov 30, 2023
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Health
Setting trans fat limits in Kenya could save thousands of lives and cut costs
Thousands of deaths and heart attacks could be prevented—and billions of Kenyan shillings saved—if the country restricted trans fat in food to World Health Organization (WHO) limits, according to research by the George ...
Oct 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness could raise risk for Parkinson's, study finds
Loneliness can leave many feeling desolate, but new research now suggests it may also leave people vulnerable to Parkinson's disease.
Oct 3, 2023
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Health
People who grow their own fruit and veg waste less food and eat more healthily, says research
The rising cost of living is making it harder for people, especially those on lower incomes (who often have poorer diets), to afford to eat healthily. Despite this, households in the UK continue to waste a shocking amount ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Immunology
Research highlights novel approach to diminish soy allergen immunoreactivity
Soybeans, a major source of protein for millions globally, is one of the leading foods causing allergies. According to the World Health Organization, there are eight allergenic fractions in soybeans, with β-conglycinin and ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Health
Breastfeeding increased during the pandemic, but what does that tell us about how to improve rates?
During the pandemic, there had been concerns from health care professionals that the restrictions placed on daily life would lead to a disruption in breastfeeding. But our new research shows that the number of women who continued ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Medical economics
Researchers study barriers and facilitators to accessing health care in rural Missouri
Rural Missourians often face more disparities in health outcomes than their urban and suburban counterparts, in part from challenges accessing health care—a problem amplified in recent years by a growing physician shortage. ...
Aug 28, 2023
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